Josh Spinks won a silver medal as he was among several Gunnedah-based students competing at the Catholic Schools New South Wales (CSNSW) Aquathlon Championships at the Maroubra-based Des Renford Aquatic Centre on Wednesday of last week.
A student from the Gunnedah-based St Mary’s College, Josh was first out of the water before powering through the running segment to secure the silver medal in the 12-13 years boys division.
Josh completed a 200m swim and a 1.8km run, while the younger age groups completed a 100m swim and a 1km run.
There were three competitors from St Xavier’s Primary School, with Pippa Wark the highest achiever of them as she placed sixth in the 10-11 years girls.
Of the others, Samuel Wark came 19th in the 8-9 years boys while Reggie Stewart finished 27th in the 8-9 years girls.
A student from Carinya Christian School, Jimmy Loveridge, finished 38th in the 10-11 years boys.
